Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame is campaigning for a fourth term after 24 years in office, having embarked on a national tour that covered over 30 cities and villages. At his rallies, Kagame has highlighted the economic improvements and raised living standards achieved under his leadership, with millions of supporters attending. Despite facing two opponents, similar to the 2017 election where Kagame won nearly 99% of the vote, a comparable outcome is anticipated this year. Meanwhile, Cape Town confronts severe weather challenges, and Zimbabwe grapples with food insecurity due to the El Niño phenomenon.
- Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame seeks a fourth term, having been in power for 24 years.
- Kagame has toured over 30 cities and villages, with tens of thousands attending his rallies.
- In 2017, Kagame won nearly 99% of the vote, and a similar result is expected in this election.
- Frank Habineza from the Democratic Green Party, described as the only notable opposition, received less than 1% of the vote in 2017.
- Rwandans will head to the polls on July 15th, with provisional results expected on July 20th.
- Cape Town has been hit by an intense level eight storm, causing extensive damage and displacing thousands.
- Zimbabwe faces severe food insecurity due to the El Niño weather phenomenon, affecting half the population.
- Zimbabwe’s government declared a state of disaster and received a significant insurance payout to respond to the crisis.
- A traditional Ivorian dish made from cassava, now protected by a label, can only bear its name if made in Ivory Coast.
- Kenyan athlete Mary Moraa, known as the “dancing queen of athletics,” aims for success in the upcoming Olympics.
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